Information on Canadian Immigration: May 2012

Friday, May 4, 2012

The Four Categories of Canadian Immigrants

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After the initial period of British and French colonization, four major waves (or peaks) of immigration and settlement of non-aboriginal peoples took place over a period of almost two centuries. The fifth wave is currently ongoing.

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4 Categories of Immigrants in Canada

1. Family Class - They are closely related to residents living in Canada.

2. Economic Immigrants - Skilled workers and business people

3. Others - People accepted as Canadian immigrants or for humanitarian reasons.

4. Refugee - They are people that escapes persecution from their country

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Famous Movies Shot in Canada

When I was watching movies I said to myself, "Where have these people shoot the video?" Curious about it I search on the internet about the places they shoot. Unexpectedly I was surprised to know that some of the best films that I've watched were actually shot in Canada. What are they?

Top 5 Films Shot in Canada

1. X-Men

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2. Silent Hill

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3. The Pacifier

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4. Resident Evil

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5. Mean Girls

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I enjoyed watching these movies with a friend of mine who recently undergone Canadian immigration because his mommy was working there. For us, there seems to be a lot of comfort that these movies have in our lives. Some created an impact to our lives that one cannot deny that movies can also be life changing.

Reasons Why People Migrate

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There are a lot of reasons why people migrate. Some migrate to fled their war torn country while some wants to have a better life, others also wanted to reunite with their families and love one's. Canada is by far have the largest population of immigrants from over 200 countries of origin. As Canadian immigration increases every year, let's look at the reasons why people migrate.

1. Economy
The promise to prosper is one of the top reasons why people change their address. Their is a chance of a better living, education and lots of opportunities that can be offered by countries like United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest.

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2. Political Reasons
This applies to people who wants to share their own political belief that the can't find in their home lands. They seek new identity for a better living ambiance. They also want to maintain global presence amongst various countries.

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3. Soul Mate
This is by far the most common reason why people immigrate. Some people hopes that they can find a person that could respect and accept them for who they are. Some even met in their own homelands and decided to brought up a family in a place where lots of opportunities and good education for their children awaits them.

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Top 5 Source Countries that Settled in Canada

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Canada is by no doubt the number one country preferred by immigrants to live by. This is due to higher standard of living and a lot of opportunities offered by the country to its immigrants. Another reason is they have a broad immigration policy which explains why Canada has more than 30 ethnic groups with at least 100,000 members each.

According to Wikepedia.org:

"The Canadian immigration dates back two centuries ago by French that established its first settlements in Quebec and Acadia. It includes smaller number of American and European entrepreneurs in addition to British military personnel. Hence, it was called then the first wave of recorded immigration in Canada"

There are top 5 source countries as of 2010 that Citizenship and Immigration Canada recorded. They are:

1. Philippines

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2. India

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3. People's Republic of China

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4. United Kingdom

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5. United States

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Why Do People Immigrate in Canada?

Top 7 Reasons Why People Immigrate

How Human Migration Works

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Top 3 Cities Migrants are Moving to in Canada

"Oh Canada! Our Home and Native Land." It truly is, and a very attractive place for to begin a new life. Hundreds of thousands of people immigrate to Canada a year for the following three reasons:

1. The Social Component

Canada facilitates the reunification of families.

2. The Humanitarian Component

Pertaining to those with refugee status.

3. The Economic Component

Immigrants contribute to the economy via the labor market.

A recent study noted that Canada's most attractive cities for migrants are:

Vancouver - for its mild climate and multicultural population. Who can resist living on the ocean and in the mountains?

Calgary - for its economy and innovation. Spruce Meadows, the Calgary Stampede and Fish Creek Provincial Park are just a few attractions that make this such a great place to live.

Ottawa - for its education and innovation. The Parliament Buildings, the Rideau Canal and the National Gallery of Canada make up some of what is so great about the nation's capital.

With the world on an economic slowdown, individuals are looking for a destination that has demonstrated stability and security. Thus, creating an in flux in the Canadian immigration system. Canada boasts numerous great features including new opportunities and multicultural diversity. For many it's a home away from home to be able to communicate in one's native tongue and make a new life for oneself.

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